The €500 million Eurobond issued in June 2005 with an annual coupon of 4.125% matured in fiscal 2012. The remaining nominal amount of €402 million was repaid in June 2012.

The weighted average interest rate for financial liabilities in the LANXESS Group at year end was 4.8% (2011: 5.3%).

Liabilities under lease agreements are recognized if the leased assets are capitalized under property, plant and equipment as the economic property of the Group (finance leases). Lease payments totaling €92 million (2011: €100 million), including €14 million (2011: €16 million) in interest are to be made to lessors in future years.

Other primary financial liabilities include accrued interest of €54 million (2011: €55 million) on financial liabilities. Of this amount, €52 million (2011: €53 million) relates to the above-mentioned bonds.

Information on the fair values of financial liabilities and the contractually agreed payments, especially interest payments, is given in Note [35].